Program Security Representative - Lorton, VA area

General Dynamics IT; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Senior Program Security Representative to manage security and counterintelligence support for Special Access Programs. You will ensure compliance, develop security policies, and conduct assessments of security vulnerabilities.

The position requires extensive experience in security analysis, risk mitigation, and training within a national security context. You must hold an Active TS/SCI clearance and have a strong background in counterintelligence.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of related security experience.
• 5+ years of related security experience plus a Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated counterintelligence awareness and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Industrial Security Program requirements.
• Develop and implement policies for safeguarding information.
• Assess vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
• Provide guidance on security and counterintelligence.

Skills

Security compliance

Risk assessment

Counterintelligence

Policy development

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree plus experience

Tools

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)

Special Program Security Certification (SPSC)

Job description

PHYSICAL SECURITY OFFICER SENIOR

EVERGREEN

Program Security Representative

Transform your career at GDIT. As a Program Security Representative, you will provide comprehensive, multi-discipline security and counterintelligence (CI) support to Special Access Programs (SAPs), directly enabling critical national security missions. In this role, you will deliver day-to-day security analysis, CI-informed risk mitigation, and oversight for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SAP activities.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Ensure strict compliance with Industrial Security Program requirements and applicable DoD, IC, and SAP regulatory guidance governing SCI and SAP activities.
• Develop, implement, and refine policies and procedures for safeguarding SCI and SAP information in support of U.S. military operations.
• Provide daily security support, continuously assessing procedures to identify shortfalls and recommending improvements to security policies, processes, and systems.
• Identify and assess vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test, training, and operational activities, incorporating CI perspectives and threat reporting where applicable.
• Support the development, implementation, and delivery of Operations Security (OPSEC) and counterintelligence awareness training and education.
• Promote a strong CI and security culture by advising personnel on foreign intelligence threats, insider threat indicators, and reporting requirements.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and oversight to contractors and subordinate facilities on all aspects of security and CI awareness.
• Brief government, military, and senior civilian leaders on a range of security and CI-related topics, including threat trends and risk mitigation measures.
• Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow‑on reviews, and facility close‑outs, including CI‑relevant risk considerations.
• Monitor, track, and report corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews to ensure timely closure and sustained compliance.
• Ensure timely notification and elevation of pertinent security and CI matters to program technical, management, and security staff.
• Investigate any loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified or sensitive information, including conducting preliminary inquiries and preparing damage assessments.
• Coordinate with SAP security and CI personnel to incorporate lessons learned into SAP security education, awareness, and training programs.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Experience/Education

• 9+ years of related security experience ; OR
• 5+ years of related security experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR
• Associate's degree in a related field and 2 additional years of experience; OR
• Equivalent experience (additional 4 years).

2+ years of SAP-related security experience required.

Demonstrated counterintelligence awareness and experience supporting CI, insider threat, or related security programs preferred.

Experience/Education Equivalencies

• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) may be credited as 3 years of experience.
• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) may be credited as 5 years of experience.
• Maximum equivalent experience credit for SPED certifications is 5 years total.

Clearance

Active TS/SCI required to start.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

Travel

10-25% travel required.

GDIT Is Your Place

Working at GDIT means being part of a team that values your expertise and supports your growth.

• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and mission‑focused work
• Paid vacation and holidays to rest and recharge

#AirForceSAPopportunities

The likely salary range for this position is $83,927 - $113,549. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required: 10-25%

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Lorton

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits